The mean spacing is 23.44; You could use 23.5 and end up with the last one
being 0.5" closer to the bottom than on mine or you could get to the same
place by reducing the space between the 5th and 6th slugs to 23 and add 1
inch to the space between the 1st and 2nd slugs and get an alternating 23,24
pattern.
I am sure that the spacing is not nearly as important as the quality of the
job and making sure they are attached correctly and that the holes are
finished off (soldering iron as was suggested might work well, but does the
group have any suggestions as to this method??) such that the sail does not
fray or tear under tension.
Doug
In a message dated 99-01-15 11:06:16 EST, you write:
<< Subj: RE: Distance 'tween sail slugs. Poking holes for shackles
Date: 99-01-15 11:06:16 EST
From: TiffanyD@phibred.com (Tiffany, Doug)
To: SolarFry@aol.com ('SolarFry@aol.com'), wwpotter@tscnet.com
I have slugs on mine, so I'll measure this weekend and let you know. You
may choose to do something different, but at least you'll know what IM
provides with a new sail.
Doug >>
Appreciate it.
SF
-----Original Message-----
From: William Longyard [mailto:longyard@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 1999 11:05 AM
To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
Subject: Sail Slugs: Again
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Sorry to ask yet again but:
1. What is the slug spacing on the P-19?
2. I have plastic sail slugs that feature a plastic hinge piece that
slips over the bolt rope, and are clamped together with a stainless
screw. My question here is: Do I need reinforcing patches where the
screw goes through the sail to pull the plastic hinge piece tangs
together?
Thanks,
Bill Longyard
Winston-Salem, NC